US Bridges

Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · .5 MI NE of Wells RD · Structure no. 52C0160

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca is a concrete slab carrying Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDarling RD
CrossesFranklin-Wason Barranca
Location.5 MI NE of Wells RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.29053, -119.14696
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Darling RD over Franklin-Wason Barranca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.